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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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